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RESOLUTION NO. 4652
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT
AND DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 77-12
FOR A SKATEBOARD PARK AT 131-137 EAST LIVE
OAK AVENUE
WHEREAS, On June 20, 1977, an application was filed
by Robert G. Margett to operate a recreational facility for
skateboarding, Planning Department Case No. CUP 77-12, on
property commonly known as 131-137 East Live Oak Avenue,
more particularly described as follows:
Lots 1 and 43, Tract No. 12915, in the City of
Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, as shown on map
recorded in Book 270, page 10, of Maps, as re-
corded in the office of the Recorder of said
County
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hear-
ing on July 12, 1977 on said matter, at which time all
interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard
and to present evidence, and by a 6-1 vote, the Planning
Commission approved;
WHEREAS, an appeal of the Planning Commission's de-
cision was filed by Dr. Ben Mirman, representing the occupants
of the Green Oaks Medical Building at 115-117 East Live Oak
Avenue, immediately ad~acent to subject site, who has alleged
receipt of no notice of the Planning Commission's public hear-
ing, though notice was duly and legally given;
WHEREAS, on August 16, 1977, a public hearing was held
py the City Council on aforesaid appeal at which time all in-
terested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to
present evidence.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. That we hereby make the following findings
of fact:
1. That the proposed use will generate a large amount of pedes-
trian and vehicular traffic.
2. Residents and owners of businesses adjacent to and in the
vicinity of subject property are opposed to the proposed use
because of increased noise from motor vehicles, and traffic
congestion in the alley behind the proposed facility.
3. Traffic to and from the facility would ingress and egress on
Greenfield Street, a long deadend cul-de-sac which has speed-
ing traffic which often stops suddenly.
4. Traffic congestion already exists at or near subject site.
5. The proposed site is unappropriate for skateboard park use
due to its small size in relation to other existing skate-
board pa.rks and due to its location immediately adjacent to
established residential and commercial uses.
6, That the granting of the permit would be detrimental to the
public health or welfare or injurious to the property or
improvements in its zone or vicinity.
SECTION 2. Based on the foregoing findings of fact,
we hereby overrule the decision of the Planning Commission and
deny the application for Conditional Use Permit 77-12.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption
of this resolution.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was
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adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Arcadia held on the 6th day of September, 1977, by the affirma-
tive vote of at least three Council members, to wit:
AYES:
Council Members Lauber, Parry and Saelid
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council
Member Gilb ~ } ~
MembPB.0 ).I;e~
City Clerk of tne City of Arcadia
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Council
SIGNED AND APPROVED this 6th day of September, 1977.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
(SEAL)
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